Final Jem And The Holograms Integrity Toys releases have begun! Meet Zipper!

Last year, during the convention if I remember correctly, Integrity Toys announced that 2017 would be the last year for their JEM AND THE HOLOGRAMS™ collection. So the company has been working with Hasbro to release some of the most requested collectibles from the poll that IT ran in the Club last year. The first one is an obscure character that isn't instantly appelaing as a doll release (no matter how important or not he was in the series): Zipper, Erich Raymond's henchman. 

IMG_5279.JPG

The doll is being offered in not one, but two hair color variations, addressing the concern that fans have always had about him: should he be made with blond or jet black hair since he was seen with both hair colors in the show. He's not released as a quickswitch doll (which would have been the obvious solution) but as two nearly identical dolls, different only in their hair colour. Which means double the money if you want both. Which is a boon for the company but a bummer for fans. 

IMG_5280.JPG

​W Club members get a priority opportunity to buy both versions before the general public. Each member will be allowed to purchase these figures starting today, while non-members will be able to get any remaining dolls from Monday, March 20th, noon ET, through IT Direct.

IMG_5283.JPG

​Item # 14094A (Blond) or 14094B (Jet Black)

Zipper™

Dressed Fashion Figure

The JEM AND THE HOLOGRAMS™ Collection

Adult Collectible

Approximate Ship Date: Now In-Stock (Shipping shortly after payment is received)

Limited Edition Size: 200 Figures Only (Blond) and 200 Figures Only (Jet Black)

Suggested Retail Price: $130.00 + Shipping and Handling Per Figure

***IT DIRECT EXCLUSIVE*** THIS FIGURE WILL NOT BE SOLD THROUGH IT DEALERS!

IMG_5281.JPG

Doll Tech Specs

Head Sculpt: Zipper (New Sculpt!)

Body Type: Homme 1.0

Skintone: FR White

Hair Color: Blond or Jet Black (Depending on version)

Eyelashes: No

Quickswitch: No

IMG_5285.JPG

Seen here in doll form for the very first time, Zipper is a 12.5-inch fully articulated fashion figure with a combination of rooted and flocked hair. Available in either blond (to match his earlier look in the TV series) or jet black hair color versions (matching the look he had for rest of the duration of the show), he comes dressed in his signature biker look composed a faux-leather jacket embroidered with his name on the back, jeans, t-shirt and boots. Zipper also comes complete with his thief outfit, which consists of a track suit with a hoodie and something that looks like a rope, plus a pair of extra hands. I wonder why his body is classified as FR Homme 1.0 when he has interchangeable hands, ergo it should be 1.5. A doll stand and a certificate of authenticity are also included with each version of the figure. THE BLOND AND JET BLACK VERSIONS OF THIS FIGURE ARE SOLD SEPARATELY. For adult collectors ages 15 and up only.

IMG_5284.JPG


The figures shown in photos are prototypes. Final production colors and textures may vary slightly. All photos and information contained herein is copyrighted Integrity Toys, Inc. and Intercap Merchant Partners, LLC 2017 and may not be reprinted or disseminated without express written permission. The W Club is a trademark of Intercap Merchant Partners, LLC. All rights reserved. JEM AND THE HOLOGRAMS and all related ©2017 HASBRO Inc. All Rights Reserved. License used under permission.

IMG_5282.JPG

Doll Photography by Jayme Thornton. Layouts, Graphics and 3D rendering by Alain Tremblay, Marketing.

First exclusive doll of 2017 for W Club members and it's not even one of the Club dolls!

W Club members were expecting the lottery for the last Doll from the latest Nu Face collection, Eden. Not only they got that info, but there was a pleasant surprise waiting for them: A matching Lillith doll available for all members to preorder! I like her much better than Eden and am tempted! Wouldn't you be?

IMG_5249.JPG

 Item # 82074A

Smoke & Mirrors

Lilith™ Dressed Doll

The NU. Face™ Collection

W CLUB EXCLUSIVE

Approximate Ship Date: Late Summer 2017

Limited Edition Size: TBD (Edition size will be based on total amount of pre-orders.)

Suggested Retail Price: $140.00 IT DIRECT / W CLUB EXCLUSIVE

**IMPORTANT** THIS DOLL WILL NOT BE SOLD THROUGH IT DEALERS!

IMG_5250.JPG

Doll Tech Specs

Head Sculpt: Lilith

Body Type: NU. Face 2.0 (With Waist Joint)

Skintone: Cream

Hair Color: Smoky Silver

Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-Applied

Quickswitch: No

IMG_5251.JPG

Lilith is a 12.5-inch fully articulated doll features fully rooted hair and comes dressed in a custom made layered skirt, with  laser cut "faux-charred" effect at the hem, a faux-leather jacket (the jacket is a deep charcoal color, it's a little lighter than Eden's jacket, which is solid black), a quilted backpack purse, chunky gunmetal heels, black thigh-high socks, black leather cut-off gloves, a jewelry set, a doll stand and a certificate of authenticity. For adult collectors ages 15 and up only.

IMG_5252.JPG

All photos and information contained herein is copyrighted Integrity Toys, Inc. and Intercap Merchant Partners, LLC 2017 and may not be reprinted or disseminated without express written permission.

The W Club is a trademark of Intercap Merchant Partners, LLC. All rights reserved.

NU. FACE and all related characters are trademarks of Integrity Toys, ©2017 All rights reserved.

Doll Photography by Jayme Thornton.  Layouts, Graphics and 3D rendering by Alain Tremblay, Marketing.

First Integrity Toys collection for 2017 unveiled: The Industry

Welcome to the new home of The Fashion Doll Chronicles! The new webpage is designed to expand the scope and content of the blog, while staying true to it! So you will be able to keep on reading the blog (and all the old posts of course), while having the joy to see large photos categorised into various sections. I have made the old blog redirect here. Our new address is www.fashiondollchronicles.com and the direct address to the blog now is www.fashiondollchronicles.com/fashiondollchronicles . Let me know what you think about the new website and redesign!

In other news, Integrity Toys just unveiled their new collection, their first in 2017, and it is the much anticipated Industry full collection. So far we had only seen two dolls, one for the general public and one in the convention, both being the 12" version of Tulabelle. New characters are introduced now, two girls and two boys. David Buttry is the man behind this collection and he has done a great job. The dolls look very modern and hip, with the incredible accessories stealing the show. My favourites are the guys and I have them preordered. The collection is available for preorder now from the regular IT dealers, so go ahead and get the ones you want. Be quick as the W Club had a heads up so some dolls might be sold out already. Let's see them one by one.

 

Item # 88002
Come Thru!
Tulabelle True™ Dressed Doll
The Industry™ 
Approximate Ship Date: Late Spring/Early Summer 2017
Edition Size: 600 Dolls Worldwide
Suggested Retail Price: $125.00 US

Doll Tech Specs:

Head Sculpt: Tulabelle
Hair Color: Light-Auburn
Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-Applied
Body Type: The Industry 1.0
Foot Sculpt: Traditional High-Heeled Feet
Quick Switch Feature: No
Skin Tone: Japan

Tulabelle True™ is a fully articulated 12.5 inch doll with fully rooted hair and hand applied eyelashes. Tulabelle is wearing a little black dress, paired with a sequined cropped jacket. She has a welath of accessories including a smart phone, and a coffee cup. Jewellery, a bag and boots are included too. For adult collectors ages 15 and up only. This doll cannot stand alone; a doll stand is included.

I did not like the first Tulabelle and I have still not changed my mind about the sculpt, even if she has gorgeous red hair like this version. Just a reminder that according to the storyline she is Poppy Parker's granddaughter and a fashion blogger, hence the smart phone and the coffee cup, as she is supposedly frequenting fashion shows and blogs about them. I like the dress but the jewellery look wrong with it. The boots are a rehash of the NU Face ones from their last collection, but minus the gold soles and heels. The striped tights look like a zebra (not good). The pink lipstick reminds me of a previous Vanessa (and other recent FR dolls) and does not look very current in fashion, as one can see while checking last autumns Spring/Summer collections. The spirit of he outfit is a bit Balmain, which can be good or bad, depending on your personal taste. I love the dress, her bag with the word DOLLFACE on it (very tongue-in-cheek) and of course the phone and cup. 

Item # 88003
Style Savior
Liu Liu Ling™ Dressed Doll
The Industry™ 
Approximate Ship Date: Late Spring/Early Summer 2017
Edition Size: 600 Dolls Worldwide
Suggested Retail Price: $125.00 US

Doll Tech Specs:

Head Sculpt: Liu Liu Ling (New Sculpt!)
Hair Color: Pale Pink
Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-Applied
Body Type: The Industry 1.0
Foot Sculpt: Flat (Articulated at the Ankles)
Quick Switch Feature: No
Skin Tone: FR White

Liu Liu Ling™ is a fully articulated 12.5 inch doll with a combination of rooted hair and flocked hair and features hand applied eyelashes. Liu Liu is wearing a hooded faux-fur jacket over a layered mini-dress and complements the look with a jewellery set, a high-contrast carry-on bag and a rose gold cell phone. Liu Liu is the very first doll from The Industry Collection to feature the new articulated flat foot and she comes with two flat pairs of shoes, a pair of knee-high boots and a pair of sandals. For adult collectors ages 15 and up only. This doll cannot stand alone; a doll stand is included.

The hair remind me of a Barbie with a similar hairstyle in yellow. but the rest is pure Integrity. The face though does not make me want her. It must be the first Asian sculpt Integrity does that does not click with me. The dress is amazing, with the layering of knit over fabric and the micro-sequins on the sleeves. The coat though is awkward and bulky and does not flatter her at all. Wondering how the flat feet will work in real life as one cannot tell from the photos. They look more refined than Poppy's articulated feet though. She has the same phone as Tulabelle. while the bag is not as original in style. The jewellery looks nice. 

Item # 88004
Zine Queen
Binx Barone™ Dressed Doll
The Industry™ 
Approximate Ship Date: Late Spring/Early Summer 2017
Edition Size: 600 Dolls Worldwide
Suggested Retail Price: $125.00 US

Doll Tech Specs:

Head Sculpt: Binx Barone (New Sculpt!)
Hair Color: Brunette
Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-Applied
Body Type: The Industry 1.0
Foot Sculpt: Traditional High-Heeled Feet
Quick Switch Feature: No
Skin Tone: New Hispanic

Binx Barone™ is a fully articulated 12.5 inch doll with fully rooted hair and hand applied eyelashes. Binx Barone comes dressed in a long jacquard print overcoat and intricately constructed cocktail dress, accessorized with jewellery, a black purse, cat-eyed glasses, socks and shoes. BINX also comes with a golden tablet. For adult collectors ages 15 and up only. This doll cannot stand alone; a doll stand is included.

Binx is, according to the story line, a fashion editor reporting on the collections. She is the only doll with a darker skin tone in this collection, a Latina, while there is no African American doll yet. I bet there will be one added at a later point, although they could have made one of the two caucasian or asian dolls into one. Binx looks nice but has a slightly wide face which is not flattered by the hairstyle of the doll. And while each item she is wearing looks good by itself, the combination is a bit off. Love the tablet! The socks-with-shoes combo should have been used for the Versace vinyl mini dresses at the convention, as they were the ones used in real life.Her bag is very nice too. The coat looks more like something a Fashion Royalty lady would wear and the same goes with most of her jewellery. That of course might signify that Binx is an older character than the other dolls in the collection.

Item # 88005
Believe the Hype
Tate Tanaka™ Fashion Figure
The Industry™ 
Approximate Ship Date: Late Spring/Early Summer 2017
Edition Size: 600 Fashion Figures Worldwide
Suggested Retail Price: $125.00 US

Doll Tech Specs:

Head Sculpt: Tate Tanaka (New Sculpt!)
Hair Color: Raven
Eyelashes: No
Body Type: Homme 1.5
Foot Sculpt: Homme
Quick Switch Feature: No
Skin Tone: Japan

Tate Tanaka™ is a fully articulated 12.5 inch fashion figure with a combination of rooted and flocked hair. Tate comes dressed in a look composed of a long-sleeved sweater, detailed pants and a high-contrast hooded winter jacket. His accessories include a boot print bag, a watch, sunglasses and a tablet. For adult collectors ages 15 and up only. This doll cannot stand alone; a doll stand is included.

Another Asian boy for Integrity, Tate looks great and is dressed amazingly well too. There's nothing I do not love about this guy, so he's preordered of course! In the story line he is a fashion designer, his grandmother is Tina Tanaka (Poppy's friend using the first Ayumi sculpt) and is Tulabelle's boyfriend. 

Item # 88006
Beauty Boss
Cabot Clark™ Fashion Figure
The Industry™ 
Approximate Ship Date: Late Spring/Early Summer 2017
Edition Size: 600 Fashion Figures Worldwide
Suggested Retail Price: $125.00 US

Doll Tech Specs:

Head Sculpt: Cabot Clark (New Sculpt!)
Hair Color: Platinum
Eyelashes: No
Body Type: Homme 1.5
Foot Sculpt: Homme
Quick Switch Feature: No
Skin Tone: FR White

Cabot Clark™ is a fully articulated 12.5 inch fashion figure with short, fully rooted hair. Cabot wears a sheer shirt with a pair of silver-toned trousers under a "fur" jacket and comes with a miniature makeup case and ultra-detailed miniature "makeup" palettes and faux-brushes. For adult collectors ages 15 and up only. This doll cannot stand alone; a doll stand is included.

Although he is supposedly a new sculpt, he reminds me too much of either Chip or Auden - he could be the old Chip face (as that character now has a new face), no? I love everything about him, he's glam and gorgeous and so are his accessories, which will be hard to keep out of the hands of all the ladies in my collection. I bet he will be a very popular guy at home, ha ha. My only reservation is the apparent velcro strip for his shirt closure at the front. I just wonder how the delicate shirt fabric will remain safe from it.

So what do you think of the first full Industry collection? Are you getting any dolls? If yes, which ones?

All text and information contained herein is copyrighted Integrity Toys, Inc. and Intercap Merchant Partners, LLC 2017 and may not be reprinted or disseminated without express written permission. THE INDUSTRY and all other character marks followed by ™ or ® are trademarks of  Integrity Toys, Inc. Chesapeake City MD USA 21915. All rights reserved. The W Club is a trademark of Intercap Merchant Partners, LLC. All rights reserved.

Doll Photography by Jayme Thornton
Layouts, Graphics and 3D renderings by Alain Tremblay, Marketing.

New Wonder Woman dolls from Mattel look amazing!

With Toy Fair coming this weekend, companies keep on releasing previews of the goods that will debut in New York. Mattel of course is a major player and nabbed the opportunity to present their Wonder Woman movie dolls. Entertainment Weekly had the photos and so we can show you what is coming this spring, ahead of the film release June 2. The prices are good, this is no upscale release like the Superman Vs Batman one, so I bet they will be very popular.


Deluxe, sword-wielding Wonder Woman figure ($19.99). Gal Gadot plays her in the film.


Wonder Woman in gold training outfit with bow and arrow ($19.99)


Wonder Woman in classic uniform ($14.99)


Wonder Woman doll in a blue evening gown and a concealed sword ($14.99) - I so want this!


12-inch Diana figurine ($29.99), outfitted for battle and accompanied by her armored black horse


Wonder Woman's mother, Queen Hippolyta, ready-for-battle figurine and horse ($29.99). Connie Nielsen plays the big-screen version of the Amazonian queen. Wonder why they did not make Robin Wright's Antiope as a doll. I'd get that in a heartbeat. I might give this one a try anyway.


Steve Trevor appears in this figurine two-pack ($26.99), which includes Diana. Chris Pine plays the part in real life. Unfortunately the doll has molded legs. I want to get him and will probably change him into another Mattel body.